Introduction
Mainstream workstation performance—reimagined
Experience new levels of performance for professional workflows. The HP Z2 Tower AI workstation is reengineered to support high-end graphics and seamlessly run both single and multi-threaded apps for fast modeling, simulation, and rendering. Enjoy easy expandability to upgrade, when needs evolve.
Processor
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor family
Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model
285K
Processor cores
24
Processor threads
24
Processor boost frequency
5.7 GHz
Performance cores
8
Efficient cores
16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency
3.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency
3.2 GHz
Processor cache
36 MB
Processor cache type
L3
Processor base power
125 W
Maximum turbo power
250 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support
Yes
Windows Studio effects support
Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to
36 TOPs
NPU performance up to
13 TOPs
GPU performance up to
8 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory
128 GB
Maximum internal memory
128 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)
4 x 32 GB
Memory slots
4x DIMM
Memory clock speed
5600 MHz
Memory module type
UDIMM
ECC
Yes
Memory data transfer rate
5600 MT/s
Storage
Total storage capacity
2 TB
Storage media
SSD
Number of storage drives installed
1
Total SSDs capacity
2 TB
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD capacity
2 TB
SSD memory type
TLC
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0
NVMe
Yes
SSD form factor
M.2
Graphics
Discrete graphics card
Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA
On-board graphics card
Yes
Discrete graphics card model
NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Discrete graphics card memory
48 GB
Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR7
Number of discrete graphics cards
1
On-board GPU manufacturer
Intel
On-board graphics card family
Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model
Intel® Graphics
Performance
Market positioning
Performance
Motherboard chipset
Intel W880
Password protection
Yes
Password protection type
BIOS, Power on
Product type
Workstation
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturer
Intel
WLAN controller model
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Antenna type
2x2
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.4
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity
3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
6
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity
2
DisplayPorts quantity
2
DisplayPort version
1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
Line-out
Yes
Line-in
Yes
Microphone in
Yes
Power
Power supply
1000 W
Power supply input voltage
100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Design
Chassis type
Tower
Colour name
Black
Placement supported
Vertical
Number of 5.25" bays
1
Product colour
Black
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
No
Introduction year
2025
Software
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Pro
Bundled software
HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Processor special features
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Yes
Display
Display included
No
Brand-specific features
HP Support Assistant
Yes
HP Artificial Intelligence
AI Workstation, AI PC
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)
199764311382
HP segment
Business
Audio
Audio chip
Realtek ALC3205
Expansion slots
Number of 3.5" bays
1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots
1
Weight & dimensions
Width
175 mm
Depth
426 mm
Height
175 mm
Weight
8.6 kg
Packaging data
Package width
590 mm
Package depth
490 mm
Package height
295 mm
Package weight
12.5 kg
Packaging content
Mouse included
Yes
Mouse connectivity
Wired
Keyboard included
Yes
Numeric keypad
No
Input device model
HP Wired 320M Mouse
Certificates
Low halogen
Yes
Sustainability
Sustainability compliance
Yes
Sustainability certificates
ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10
Sustainable technologies and materials
Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; 10% ITE-derived closed loop plastic; 25% ocean-bound plastic in system fans; Product Carbon Footprint; Contains at least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; System has a QR code enabled experience where the user has access to a product portal – beginning December 2025, this is complete with product feature highlights, sustainability information, getting started guides, and direct setup and support options; New Energy Consumption dashboard available to customers providing timely carbon usage including recommended actions users can take to decrease carbon footprint
Keyboard
Keyboard connectivity
Wired
Supplier features
Manufacturer warranty
1 year (1/1/1) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts, labor and on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
Other features
UNSPSC-code
43211515
